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15th February, 2016

Short sun-seeking hops from London can be tricky to get right if you are an off-the-beaten-track type of traveller, and want to steer clear of the package holiday routes. Portugal, and in particular the Algarve, is a great example – much of the coastline has been overtaken by big resorts. However, one way to find the authentic taste of the Algarve, is to take a cooking course in the eastern part of the region, amongst the sun-soaked hills of Moncarapacho…

6th November, 2015

The Algarve is often mentioned in the same breath as parts of southern Spain; a package holiday picture of fish & chip shops and Irish pubs. It is true that some of the region’s prettiest beaches west of Faro, such as Albufeira and Lagos have developed to cater for mass tourism, and have lost much of their own identity. However, head east from Faro airport to discover a region where English is still a foreign language, fish is served grilled, barbecued …

25th June, 2015

Mexico is filled to the brim with chocolate, tequila, Latin beats, tropical fruit, rich culture and spicy flavours – there’s not a lot more I’d ask from heaven. However, it’s a vast country with many different and contrasting cultures and landscapes, and making the most of it in two weeks can be tricky. Here are my top ten…